Helen Barefoot

Role: Deputy Director of the Learning and Teaching Innovation Centre

Institution: University of Hertfordshire

Email: h.barefoot@herts.ac.uk

I have responsibility for CPD activity for academic staff and am interested in developing processes and strategies which enhance student learning without being a burden to busy staff members.

I am interested in ensuring our students have appropriate graduate skills which enhance their employability prospects and have developed guidance and resources on assessment and feedback.

I am a very strong advocate of inclusive practice and I currently lead a University wide project to support Black and Minority Ethnic student success. It is essential that we address the attainment gap between white and BME students and I want to ensure that all our students have the opportunity to achieve to their full potential. I continue to teach Neuroscience and am keen to inspire and motivate students in their understanding of the workings of the brain.

I became a Principal Fellow of the HEA in July 2013 and lead the University’s CPD Framework enabling assessment and award of HEA Fellowships at Associate, Fellow and Senior levels.

Assessment and Feedback
Technology Enhanced Learning
Inclusive Practice